Senior Software Engineer (Back-end)

Digital Outsource Services; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive learning and development programmes

Free daily meals

Medical aid subsidy

Team socials

Job summary

Digital Outsource Services in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with over 7 years of experience in software development. The ideal candidate will excel in C# and .NET, with a solid understanding of RESTful APIs.

Your responsibilities will include collaborating with different teams, maintaining current systems, and mentoring junior engineers. Benefits include comprehensive development programs and free daily meals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in end-to-end software development.
• Strong proficiency in object-oriented programming (OOP) with preference for C# and .NET.
• Experience designing and building RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker).
• Strong knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code.
• Ability to mentor and transfer knowledge to the wider team.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, enhance and deploy software according to company standards.
• Unit-test all software artifacts.
• Collaborate with various engineers in developing, testing, and deploying software components.
• Provide second/third line support for deployed software.
• Monitor system performance and ensure SLAs are met.

Skills

C#

.NET

RESTful APIs

Docker

SQL Server

AWS

Azure

GCP

DevOps practices

Agile methodologies

Education

Computer Science related degree or equivalent

Tools

Kubernetes

MongoDB

Redis

Kafka

RabbitMQ

Job description

Kick-start your career in the online gaming world and experience the very latest in technology and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, enhance and deploy software according to company’s software engineering standards and align these standards with industry best practices.
• Unit‑test all software artifacts.
• Maintain current systems and develop new systems using the latest technologies.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Architects, Software Engineers, Quality Engineers and Product Managers in developing, testing and deploying software components.
• Provide second/third line support to IT for software deployed into the company ecosystem.
• Analyse and resolve complex and high‑impact production issues as required.
• Monitor system performance and ensure all SLAs are met.
• Manage the implementation of technical solutions as part of technical leadership.
• Transfer business and technical knowledge to the wider team.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Focus on system quality, stability and scalability.
• Contribute and provide expertise in the design, development and implementation of platforms, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical requirements.
• Assist the Software Engineering Lead in code reviews, pair programming, and implementation of best practices, coding standards and relevant methodologies.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of system architecture, processes and workflows for transparency and future reference.

Qualifications (Essential Skills)

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in end‑to‑end software development.
• Solid understanding of software engineering design patterns and methodologies.
• Strong proficiency in object‑oriented programming (OOP) with preference for C# and .NET.
• Experience designing and building RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Proficient with relational databases (e.g., SQL Server) and efficient query writing.
• Hands‑on experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or GCP.
• Strong knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code.
• Solid understanding of software testing fundamentals.
• Ability to mentor and transfer knowledge to the wider team.
• Passion for technology and continuous learning.
• Exceptional attention to detail and high quality standards.
• Quick adaptation to changing environments and priorities.
• Experience mentoring or coaching junior developers.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Accurate effort estimation and ownership of time management and delivery.
• Strong collaboration and communication abilities.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in online gaming or casino industry with knowledge of player behaviour and regulations.
• Experience with Test‑Driven Development (TDD) and writing unit/integration tests.
• Familiarity with container orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB) and distributed systems.
• Knowledge of in‑memory data stores (e.g., Redis or Valkey).
• Experience with messaging systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Experience leading technical discussions and code reviews.
• Experience working in an Agile software engineering team.
• Understanding of security principles.
• Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Angular, Vue, React).
• Computer Science related degree, diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Senior Software Engineer/Developer role.

EEO Statement

At Super Group, diversity is part of our DNA. With teams across 16 countries, 85 nationalities, and 16 languages, we take equal opportunities seriously, championing a supportive, inclusive and empowering environment wherever you are in the Group. It’s all about putting your experience first and ensuring honesty and fairness in all we do.

Benefits and Perks

• Comprehensive learning and development programmes.
• Innovative Performance Tool for regular constructive feedback.
• Employee Assistance programme.
• Free daily meals, massages, on‑site gym and barista service.
• Group life cover and funeral fund benefit.
• Financial services assistance and Curro school fees benefit.
• Income continuation benefit.
• Leadership training and referral bonus.
• Medical aid subsidy.
• Free sleep coaching on‑site.
• Retirement annuity subsidy.
• Team socials.

Security and Compliance

Access to customers’ financial details requires trust and honesty. Therefore, a credit and criminal record check will be conducted as part of the hiring process. An additional qualification verification check will also be performed.